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Mentone
Eden Index
Climate
9.0
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Recreation
•
Community
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Safeguard
3.6/10
Mentone is a small town located in Loving County, Texas. It has a semi-arid climate characterized by hot summers and mild winters. Summers are typically long and dry, with temperatures often exceeding 100°F (37.8°C). Winters are generally cool, with temperatures ranging from the mid-30s°F (1-4°C) to the mid-60s°F (15-18°C). The area experiences low annual precipitation, averaging around 10 inches (254 mm), with occasional thunderstorms during the summer months.
Hydrology constituents in Mentone are limited due to its arid climate. The town relies on groundwater sources for its water supply, with the Permian Basin being the primary aquifer. However, due to its rural location, water conservation practices are essential.
Despite the limited hydrological features, Mentone offers various outdoor recreational opportunities. The area is surrounded by vast stretches of desert and open terrain, with opportunities for hiking, off-roading, and wildlife watching. The nearby Monahans Sandhills State Park offers sand dunes perfect for sandboarding and picnicking. Mentone's remote location also provides excellent stargazing opportunities due to minimal light pollution in the area.
What is the Eden Index?
The Snoflo Eden Index serves as a comprehensive rating system for regions, evaluating their desirability through a holistic assessment of climate health, outdoor recreation opportunities, and natural disaster risk, acknowledging the profound impact of these factors on livability and well-being.
Climate Health Indicator (CHI): 9.0
Mentone receives approximately
308mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 53%
and air temperatures averaging around
19°C.
Mentone has a plant hardyness factor of
8, meaning
plants and agriculture in this region tend to thrive here all year round.
By considering the ideal temperature range, reliable water supplies, clean air, and stable seasonal rain or snowpacks, the Climate Health Indicator (CHI) underscores the significance of a healthy climate as the foundation for quality living.
A healthy climate is paramount for ensuring a high quality of life and livability in a region, fostering both physical well-being and environmental harmony. This can be characterized by ideal temperatures, reliable access to water supplies, clean air, and consistent seasonal rain or snowpacks.
Weather Forecast
Streamflow Conditions
Lower Pecos
Area Rivers
Lower Pecos
Snowpack Depths
Lower Pecos
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Lower Pecos
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI):
The Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI) recognizes the value of outdoor recreational options, such as parks, hiking trails, camping sites, and fishing spots, while acknowledging that climate plays a pivotal role in ensuring the comfort and consistency of these experiences.
Access to outdoor recreational opportunities, encompassing activities such as parks, hiking, camping, and fishing, is crucial for overall well-being, and the climate plays a pivotal role in enabling and enhancing these experiences, ensuring that individuals can engage in nature-based activities comfortably and consistently.
Camping Areas
| Campground | Campsites | Reservations | Toilets | Showers | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balmorhea State Park | 34 | 3,313 ft |
Nearby Ski Areas
Catastrophe Safeguard Index (CSI):
The Catastrophe Safeguard Index (CSI) recognizes that natural disaster risk, encompassing floods, fires, hurricanes, and tornadoes, can drastically affect safety and the overall appeal of an area.
The level of natural disaster risk in a region significantly affects safety and the overall livability, with climate change amplifying these risks by potentially increasing the frequency and intensity of events like floods, fires, hurricanes, and tornadoes, thereby posing substantial challenges to community resilience and well-being.
Community Resilience Indicator (CRI):
The Community Resilience Indicator (CRI) recognizes that education, healthcare, and socioeconomics are crucial to the well-being of a region. The CRI acknowledges the profound impact of these elements on residents' overall quality of life. By evaluating educational resources, healthcare accessibility, and economic inclusivity, the index captures the essential aspects that contribute to a thriving community, fostering resident satisfaction, equity, and social cohesion.